Comparison

Remote.It vs RPiControl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote.It

This app simplifies complex network configurations, enabling secure and instant access to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, and devices. It eliminates the need for port forwarding and offers Zero Trust Network Access for enhanced security. Ideal for remote access and managing diverse network environments without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote access to cloud and local computers
  • No port forwarding required
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Connect to any device on any network
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Real-time network status notifications
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The Remote.It app streamlines complex network configurations, making them accessible and manageable from anywhere. Whether you're connecting to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, Docker environments, or devices on multi-NAT or CGNAT networks like mobile 5G or Starlink, Remote.It provides instant, secure, and code-based networking solutions for seamless connectivity. * Remote Access Anywhere: Access work from home or vice versa, and connect to cloud resources in AWS or other public cloud providers wherever you are. * No Network Headaches: Don't worry about complex network settings. Remote.It automatically manages and reconfigures when devices move locations. * Eliminates the need for port forwarding: Simplify connectivity and make connections that were not possible without public IP addresses and ports. * User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app with an intuitive and clean interface, making network management accessible for those without technical expertise. * Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant updates and alerts about your network's status, ensuring you're always in the loop. * Device and Service Agnostic: Connect to any device on any kind of network. Access remote devices with SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, VNC, and more. * Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implementing ZTNA, Remote.It ensures secure, least-privileged access based on specific services, enhancing security and minimizing human error in access configurations. Remote.It combines the simplicity for everyday users with the robust features required for advanced and complex scenarios. Requires a free Remote.It account. Commercial usage requires a paid subscription.

About

RPiControl

Control your Raspberry Pi 3 from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth. Create custom control layouts, run commands, and interface with your own programs without writing code. Ideal for educators and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control for Raspberry Pi 3
  • Customizable control layouts
  • GPIO pin state control
  • Run Pi commands and macros
  • Interface with custom programs
  • Share layouts online
Features
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Do you want to: - control your Pi without having to write any code? - or, do you have a program you wrote for your Pi and you want to interface to it with a phone app? - or, you're an educator looking for a fun way to teach students the basics of programming? If any of the above apply to you then you definitely need to give RPiControl a spin. Take control of your Raspberry Pi 3 A+/B+ from your phone or tablet via Bluetooth! - Create multiple projects in the app - In each project create a custom control layout using a drag/drop, fill in the blank, graphical interface. Add buttons, switches, lights, etc. - Controls allow you to set GPIO pin state; run Pi commands; play sounds; run macros; display the state of pins plus more. - Create macros to run multiple commands at a single button tap. Macros are written using the built-in, easy to use, scripting language. Want to run a macro without having to connect to your phone? No problem, just upload the macro to your Pi. You'll be able to launch it from the phone and then disconnect. Or, have the macro run on the Pi automatically at startup. Run multiple macros at the same time from the phone or on the Pi! - One of the most powerful features of the app is the ability to pass alphanumeric data from the app to your own programs and to receive data from your programs. Display data from your program in the app easily and just as easily send data back to your program and act on it. Or, trigger actions of your program by just setting GPIO pins high or low. No need to spend valuable time writing your own phone app! - Educators, use RPiControl and a Raspberry Pi to teach your students basic programming principles. Give different types of feedback by connecting hardware to the Pi and control the hardware from the app via its controls and scripts. - Share your layouts with others by uploading them to our online layout library! More controls and features coming soon! Download and try it out for free! Want a custom version for your product? Contact us. Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

Screenshots

Remote.It4 screens
RPiControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RPiControl at 5.0 against Remote.It's 4.1. RPiControl also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Remote.It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RPiControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote.It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPiControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote.It has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote.It ships an update every 3 months, RPiControl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote.It versus RPiControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote.ItRPiControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerremot3.it Inc.OutWest Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Remote.It

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

RPiControl

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remote.It

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RPiControl

One-time1
  • Unlimited Version$15.99

Questions

Is Remote.It free?
Remote.It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RPiControl free?
RPiControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote.It or RPiControl?
RPiControl is rated higher. Remote.It averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while RPiControl averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Remote.It or RPiControl have ads?
Neither Remote.It nor RPiControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote.It or RPiControl?
Remote.It ships an update every 3 months, and RPiControl every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote.It was updated on September 13, 2026 and RPiControl on June 1, 2026.

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